Field Trip Guides

Young people who participate in field trips show higher levels of critical thinking, historical empathy, tolerance, and interest in the world around them than similar students who do not go on field trips. Studies show that young people who participate in educational field trips remember important details weeks later, demonstrating engagement in observing, interpreting, evaluating, associating, problem finding, comparing, and flexible thinking. Disadvantaged children get even more out of the experience because many have less enrichment opportunities at home than middle-class children.

Here you will find information on how to plan your own visit to the White House in Washington, D.C.; an annotated list of presidential field trip destinations near your own home state; and family and teacher guides to help you plan those field trips.

Presidential Birthplaces, Houses, and Libraries
You can find presidential birthplaces, historic homes, libraries, and museums all around the country. Check out our list of presidential sites, listed by state, and plan a visit to a site near you or near your next vacation destination.